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Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Just like you get a "paycheck" for working, there is a "paycheck" for sin.  The Bible says that the "paycheck" (wages) of sin is death.  That BECAUSE of sin, we will die.  And, since EVERYBODY has sinned, this also includes EVERYBODY.  But there's HOPE ----

Keep reading, to find out about this great hope!